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Springboard Sunderland Trust
Sub-contracting Fees and Charges Policy
Springboard Sunderland delivers a range of programmes to young people and
adults funded by the Education Funding Agency and Skills Funding Agency.
Springboard may engage with and enter into sub-contracting arrangements
with other organisations to undertake some of their delivery.
This policy sets out the arrangements for the operation of subcontracted
provision and provides the required information as set out in the Skills
Funding Agency’s Funding Rules for 2013/14.
Reason for Sub-contracting
Springboard Sunderland will subcontract work for a variety of reasons which
may be (this list is not exhaustive):
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A qualification or programme is not offered by Springboard Sunderland
in that locality
The expertise for a particular qualification or programme is available
within a locality from another partner and there is a demand for this
offer from learners within that locality
Other organisations may have specialist skills we wish to use
Approval Process for new Sub-Contractors
Due diligence checks are undertaken in respect of any potential subcontractor and include:
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Health and safety arrangements
Quality assurance arrangements including safeguarding and equality
and diversity are adequate and in place
Staff qualifications and experience
Financial health check and controls
Completed Agency Register (online due diligence process)
Delivery health check
A formal contract is produced as a Service Level Agreement and is legally
binding.
Management Fees and Services Provided
For the academic year 2013/2014 Springboard will charge a management fee
of between 10% and 15% depending on programme and the level of risk
identified with delivery partners.
The management fee covers the range of the strategic, administrative and
quality assurance duties undertaken by Springboard Sunderland. Depending
on the programme subcontracted this includes, but is not limited to:
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Ongoing development of strategy
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Developing practice in conjunction with funding regulations
Assuring the delivery of high quality and relevant programmes
Contract and performance monitoring
Provision of bespoke Information, Advice and Guidance services
Mentoring support
Employer engagement support
Tutor training / staff development days
Financial management
Provider compliance and delivery audit
Dedicated accounts manager
All data entry
MI Reports
Management and payment of bursary payments to learners
Self Assessment Report
Printed materials/advertising
Subcontractors also have day to day access to the Springboard management
team including the Trust Secretary, Finance Manager, Account Managers,
Standards Coordinator, Learning and Support Manager, Functional Skills
support staff, Mentoring and Employment Engagement Officers amongst
others. Some subcontractors also have access to Springboard transport and
on site facilities at the Alec Dickson Centre.